[Hello cally, I am just south of you on anna maria, glad you found this site. I have cervical issues and found this site last fall. I have met lots of good people, and good information here. Nice not to have the storms threaten isn't it? glad to meet you cally, ginnie

Hello and welcome, Cally. So sorry about your CM. Now that you've had the operation, will your symptoms and disease improve? I have a friend with MS and CM, she hasn't had the operation, though.

Hi Cally! Welcome! pull up a chair and read a spell.

Hello, and I am glad you found this site. Lots of people will give you their opinion on emg test. I was a stubborn kind of patient. My firsts neuro stated he would not help me anymore unless I received this test. I did not need more shocks to tell me I am having shocks. I further stated I am not a cow, of need of a cattle prod. I am a human and the SS camps were for torture not hospitals. There are some things I just don't do, and that was one. I was afraid and I didn't like the surgeon anyway. I managed to get my surgery, which was complicated, without the benefit of that particuar test. There are other tests more humane. This does make me an uncooperative patient, but then I am the one responsible for what direction I take. Telling me to take the test or else, didn't go down well and I actually said no, and walked away for good. I just really believe in the humane treatment of people in general. The testers hearing shrieks must be immune to pain. I am sorry to be negative, usually I am a positive person, but I would seek other doctors before I willingly subjected myself to that. ginnie

Since this is a Newbie thread I wanted to give a little background info. I have 5 amazing children, can't believe they came from me, and was diagnosed with M.S. at age 30. My symptoms started with a blind right eye, then progressively became numb from my toes to up to my chest all the way down. I figured I had MS and told me wife. She is great and I'm thankful for her. The MS I have is RR. My memory is causing me difficulties and I plan to reduce my private practice to working 4 days a week. I needed to get a wheelchair in the last two weeks because of right foot drop. I'm happy to read a lot of positive posts by people on NT. I love to read and play with my children. I was happy to have M.S. confirmed because it meant I didn't have a terminal illness. I thought it was a brain tumor because I've always had a very good vocabulary and keep losing words. I hope to enjoy coming here and all I can learn from you all.

Thank you,

Eric

Welcome Eric, nice to have you here.

It's good to hear that you have such a great support system and loving Family, at home.

Don't forget to join us at the Stumble Inn for a little non MS chatter, also.

That sounds fun. How do I post a thank you on a thread?

bottom right corner of the thread are a couple of buttons that say "quote" or Edit or THANKS! just click thanks!

I see it now but didn't see it on the lower right before. Thank you. The MRI was LONG today. It took 2 hours and 15 minutes so do the brain and spine. I was dead tired and got some rest during the MRI and was able to drive myself here today. I've taken Amprya 3 days now.

Hi, I just joined this group and wanted to say hello. I was Dx'd RRMS this past January, and I am currently on Copaxone. I live in the Northwest, have a great husband and two dear children under the age of 6. I am still actively trying to learn about this disease, and coming to terms with the long term implications.

I look forward to getting to know everyone
JSSL

Ps. I tried to edit my signature, but it is not an option...does anyone know how to get this option turned on?